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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 12:39 PM
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What tools for trimming?

So I just ordered my new Toyo MTs (35s) and I know from reading around here I will need to do some trimming.

What are some good tools to have for trimming? I live in a condo so I have limited access to tools. I know the plastic is pretty thick, so I was just wondering what I should have ready when I start to trim.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 12:44 PM
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A good box cutter/razor knife or a sharp pocket knife.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 12:56 PM
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Cool, Ive got that....thanks Wandell!
 
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 01:07 PM
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Hate to say it, but since I am a finish carpenter by trade, I used a coping saw with a fine tooth blade and it worked excellent.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 01:16 PM
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Yea I jusr used the saw on my leatherman.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 02:19 PM
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Good suggestions guys....I do have a coping saw. I could buy a blade, and that would make a nice cut!
 
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Old Sep 1, 2007 | 02:33 PM
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so...

what is a coping saw? leatherman saw lmao thats awesome, Im 'bout to trim mine, was gonna use a grinder but I don't think it will be an even cut...
 
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Old Sep 1, 2007 | 05:58 PM
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to cut the lower valance? a sharp sheet-rock knife or box cutter is what I used and works great.
 
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Old Sep 1, 2007 | 06:44 PM
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A dremel tool works wonders too! Thats what I used.
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Old Sep 1, 2007 | 06:53 PM
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ohh ohh !

good idea, I got a dremel too!
 
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Old Sep 1, 2007 | 08:46 PM
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x3 for the dremel
 
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